New Disney+ series will explore the life of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld

While the designer has been the subject of documentaries, 'Kaiser Karl' marks the first time a dramatic series will be made on him. Photo: Everett Collection

Kaiser Karl, a series on fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, has been commissioned as a a Star original for Disney Plus by The Walt Disney Company Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

While the designer has been the subject of documentaries, Kaiser Karl marks the first time a dramatic series will be made on him.